NEET 2026: The registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 will close soon. Candidates who want to appear for the medical entrance examination must complete their application before March 8, 2026 on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). As per the official public notice issued on February 8, 2026, applications are being accepted only in online mode.Students who have not yet applied are advised to complete the process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
NEET UG 2026 : Important dates
Candidates should note the following key dates:
- Registration start date: February 8, 2026
- Last date to apply: March 8, 2026 (till 9:00 PM)
- Last date to pay application fee: March 8, 2026 (till 11:50 PM)
- Application correction window: March 10 to March 12, 2026
NEET UG 2026 exam date: May 3, 2026
NEET UG 2026: Exam details
The examination will be conducted in pen and paper mode.
- Exam duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
The exam will be available in several languages including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Courses covered through NEET UG 2026
NEET UG scores are used for admission to several undergraduate medical programmes across India, including:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc and AH)
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
The exam is also mandatory for candidates applying to Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing courses under the Military Nursing Service (MNS) at Armed Forces Medical Services hospitals.
NEET UG 2026: Application fee
The application fee differs according to category:
- General category: ₹1,700
- General-Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Other Backward Classes–Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): ₹1,600
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Third Gender: ₹1,000
- Candidates outside India: ₹9,500
NEET UG 2026: List of important documents
Before filling out the application form, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Valid identity proof
- Class 10 certificate for date of birth proof
- Class 12 details or mark sheet
- Category certificate (if applicable)
NEET UG 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the
NEET UG 2026 registration link. - Register using the required basic details.
- Fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct link here.Candidates are advised to carefully read the information bulletin available on the official website and regularly check the portal for the latest updates related to NEET UG 2026.
